TOCA Events: Event Planning, Production & Logistics

A Few Thoughts on Travel

As most of our readers already know, we at TOCA are full-blown travelers. We are so aware of how the farther we get from home, the greater perspective we gain on who we are and how we handle life. Travel helps to shake us up...

Introducing TOCA Social

One would think it would be enough to cover destination  management, sports hospitality, and corporate events without having to lift a finger to expand our services . But as those of you who are familiar with our passion to produce the exceptional, we are proud to introduce...

Fiestón and Our Commitment to Sports Hospitality

We've mentioned before that TOCA Events knows how to throw a party. But how about a party for a thousand people or more?  Handling an enormous event requires an understanding of sports hospitality that includes the art of bringing sports, entertainment, and the public together in a true spirit...

Rio’s Period Venues

Some of the most stunning villas in Rio de Janeiro are the period homes that speak of many pivotal moments in the city's history. Discovering the former farmhouse where the document abolishing slavery was written, as well as other addresses that contribute to Rio's story,...

Our Green Connection

As a leader in the event production industry, we at TOCA Events feel very strongly about setting an example when it comes to green consciousness. Our choice is to be on the side of sustainability, setting an ethical example that embraces the preciousness of our...

The Art and Science of the Party

According to Dr. Joe Goldblatt, founder of the International Special Events Society, event planning is a  $50 billion dollar a year industry, and growing. With corporations and private entities outsourcing for all aspects of their special events, we at TOCA are riding the big wave...

The Transformation of Rio’s Favelas

Favelas first appeared in Rio in the 19th century where they were built by soldiers with nowhere to live.  Also called "barrios Africanos," the favelas were home to  former slaves with no claim to land or work. Then came the 1970's when the migration of people from the...

Our Recipe for Event Planning Success

At TOCA we believe that the driving force behind every successful production comes from our inherent passion for its planning and creation. Having been in the event production business for many years, we are constantly excited by the prospect of a new project, from creating the perfect concept, to...

Revving Up for TOCA Cuba

With its tropical climate; warm soothing waters; over 5,000 coasts bordering both the Atlantic and Caribbean; natural reserves, landscapes, and parks; and stunning UNESCO World Heritage sites, Cuba has everything it needs to becoming a leading tourist destination. Already plans are in action to update...

Gallery Weekend in Berlin

Back in the 1920's, Berlin was the unequivocal capital of arts and culture in Germany.  Movements like Neue Sachlichkeit (New Objectivity) and Secession, along with artists such as Max Beckmann, Käthe Kollwitz, and Edvard Munch, were a part of a scene that drew some of the most...